Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District is represented by Ilhan Omar (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Minnesota’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
707,120
Median Household Income
$82,864
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
D+62
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Ilhan Omar and Minnesota's 5th Congressional District
Ilhan Omar, a member of the Democratic Party, represents Minnesota's 5th Congressional District and has held the seat since January 3, 2019. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on the Budget.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-4755. Official site: omar.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D)
119th Congress • Democrat • Representing this district since January 3, 2019
Ilhan Omar currently represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Ilhan Omar, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
- John Nagel, Republican
- DeVelle L. Jackson, Independent
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, November 3, 2026 contest and candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Tuesday, October 13 Application must be received by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Tuesday, October 13 |
| Register in person | Through Election Day, November 3 |
| Same-day registration | Register at your polling place on Election Day, or when you vote early, with proof of residence. |
| Early in-person voting | September 18 to November 2 Open now |
| Request a mail ballot | Monday, November 2 Apply at least 1 day before the election. The Secretary of State recommends applying by October 20. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 8 p.m. on November 3. Postmarks do not count. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the Minnesota voter lookup. Dates come from the Minnesota election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in Minnesota are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Minnesota: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
1730 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4755
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district covers parts of Hennepin and Anoka counties in Minnesota. Its largest cities are Minneapolis (about 430,000), St. Louis Park (about 50,000), Richfield (about 37,000), and Brooklyn Center (about 34,000).
This page covers Minnesota 5th District, including its current U.S. House representative, district map, ZIP codes, and 2026 election details.
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Minnesota's 5th Congressional District?
Ilhan Omar (D) represents Minnesota's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Ilhan Omar a member of?
Ilhan Omar is a member of the Democratic Party.
How can I contact Ilhan Omar?
You can reach Ilhan Omar by phone at 202-225-4755 or through their official website at https://omar.house.gov.
When does Ilhan Omar's current term end?
Ilhan Omar's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Minnesota's 5th Congressional District?
Minnesota's 5th Congressional District is located in the state of Minnesota and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Ilhan Omar represent?
Ilhan Omar has represented Minnesota's 5th Congressional District since January 3, 2019. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Ilhan Omar's district?
The boundary map for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Ilhan Omar on?
Ilhan Omar sits on House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Ilhan Omar still in Congress?
This site shows Ilhan Omar holding Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
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ZIP Codes in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 39 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
16 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Minnesota district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 55112 (also in the 4th), 55305 (also in the 3rd), 55343 (also in the 3rd), 55410 (also in the 3rd), 55416 (also in the 3rd), 55418 (also in the 4th), 55423 (also in the 3rd), 55424 (also in the 3rd).
- 55111
- 55112
- 55305
- 55343
- 55401
- 55402
- 55403
- 55404
- 55405
- 55406
View all 39 ZIP codes in this district
- 55111
- 55112
- 55305
- 55343
- 55401
- 55402
- 55403
- 55404
- 55405
- 55406
- 55407
- 55408
- 55409
- 55410
- 55411
- 55412
- 55413
- 55414
- 55415
- 55416
- 55417
- 55418
- 55419
- 55421
- 55422
- 55423
- 55424
- 55426
- 55427
- 55428
- 55429
- 55430
- 55432
- 55433
- 55436
- 55444
- 55450
- 55454
- 55455
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Amy Klobuchar (D), Tina Smith (D)
Local surveillance camera contracts
Automated license plate reader contracts are approved locally, by city councils and county boards, not by Congress. These places in this district have a contract record documented from public sources:
Records compiled by Who Approved This, an independent public-records project. Approval dates, amounts, and end dates are cited to council agendas, minutes, and signed contracts.
Place list rebuilt from the Who Approved This public export on September 26, 2026.
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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